Braz. political sci. rev.2026;20(1):e0002.
Unlocking Global Energy Cooperation: Harnessing the Data Diplomacy Potential of the ENETRIX Platform
Neria Farias Pereira
, Henry Iure de Paiva Silva
, Rodrigo Pedrosa Lyra
DOI: 10.1590/1981-3821202600010002
Abstract
This research note introduces ENETRIX as an essential platform designed to document, monitor, and evaluate Brazil’s energy diplomacy. The platform provides users with crucial information derived from international energy agreements to which Brazil is a signatory. Developed by the Energy Security Studies Group (Gesene) within the Department of International Relations at the Federal University of Paraíba, ENETRIX serves as a strategic tool for promoting international energy cooperation. This article explores the platform’s potential as a vehicle for data diplomacy, aimed at strengthening global energy partnerships. The article also seeks to contextualize ENETRIX within broader discussions on data governance and state-managed repositories of international agreements. The analysis details the platform’s development process, architectural design, key functionalities, and the tangible impacts it has achieved thus far. Additionally, this exploration offers a critical analysis of the challenges and lessons learned throughout the platform’s implementation and ongoing operation.
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